May Birthstone

What is the Birthstone for May?Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for May? The following old poem provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the meaning of the May gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of this lovely birth stone:

May Birthstone poem - the Emerald"Who first beholds the light of dayIn spring's sweet, flower month of MayAnd wears an Emerald all her lifeShall be a loved and a loving wife."

May Birthstone - Properties of the EmeraldFor those who were born in the month of May the Emerald is the traditional birthstone. The May birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Emerald is associated - loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the May Birthstone Emerald are memory, clairvoyance and faith. The healing properties of the May birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the eyes, fertility, the spine and headaches. The Emerald is also used to enhance mental capabilities.

May Birthstone

May Birthstone Zodiac SignThe twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The May birthstone of the Emerald is considered to be the birthstone for Taurus (The sign of the Bull) and relate to those born between April 21 - May 20. The Zodiac sign of Taurus also responds to Sapphire, Garnet Agate, and Diamond.

May Birthstone - Where are Emeralds found?The popular May Birthstone of the Emerald is found in the following countries:

Colombia, Brazil, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

May Birthstone - the Color of the EmeraldThe traditional color associated with the Emerald is the deep green color and was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry. The meaning of colors through the ages represented many aspects of life. Social, religious, biblical and Christian symbolism were all reflected in the color green! The symbolic meaning of the color green was renewal of life and nature.

Definition of the Emerald, the May BirthstoneDefinition of Emerald, the May birth stone: The word Emerald is derived from the Greek word "Smaragdos" which means "green stone" which reflect the color of the emerald. A precious stone of a rich green color, a variety of beryl that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem. By weight the emerald is the most valuable gemstone in the world. The Emerald is a member of the Beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) family. The crystal structure of the emerald, the February birthstone, is hexagonal. Elements of chromium in the crystal produce the color, whilst inclusions in the stone create what is called the jardin, or garden, of the emerald.

May Birth stone - the History of the EmeraldFor those who were born in the month of May the Emerald is the traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been handed down through the ages and from different civilisations. This subject has been documented separately in the History of Birthstones section which can be accessed by the link at the top of the page.

May Gemstone poem - the Emerald"Who first beholds the light of dayIn spring's sweet, flower month of MayAnd wears an Emerald all her lifeShall be a loved and a loving wife."

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May Birthstone

What is the birthstone for May?

Color meaning, symbolism and significance of the May birth stone - the emerald

May Birth stone - Properties of the Emerald

Definition of the Emerald, the May Birth stone

May Birth stone Zodiac Sign

May Birth stone - Where are Emeralds found?

Colors - Information about the color of the May birthstone, the emerald gemstone